A short one guys but I did not want to abandon this story. There will be more stories in my future, but first I need to get through this one and follow our ladies to a happy conclusion. We are not there yet, but for now the saga continues. Enjoy...

"Em don't freak out."

Andrea spoke with hesitation in her voice awaiting her fate. She watched as her easily flustered friend fumed, and with tears in her eyes looked back and forth between her and Serena. It was as if she was grasping for something, in her attempt to find some level of understanding in what she had witnessed.

"Querida, it's okay – great even – really." Serena attempted to comfort her lover who was going through a crisis of witnessing a more than human moment of the woman she had forever placed on a golden pedestal to idolize. Emily was having a breakdown upon seeing that very pedestal shattered, realizing that Miranda Priestly had chosen Andrea Sachs as her lover, her equal.

Emily had to process. This was Andrea Sachs who barely a year ago failed at dressing herself, and now, well, now frankly stood there looking like a Victoria Secret Model. The girl who a year ago had difficulty composing a sentence without stuttering and fidgeting, and was now a published freelancer. The girl who a year ago Emily had hated for her lack of respect for fashion and Miranda Priestly, who now had stolen the heart of Miranda Priestly. The girl who now she realized was her friend, her true friend, who was probably the reason that Miranda Priestly had become Emily's willing Mentor when Miranda had never voluntarily mentored anyone since many years ago when she mentored Nigel. It had to be Andy that created the shift. Somehow this girl had that power, to win not only Miranda's heart but Emily's heart as well.

Andy stood nervously awaiting her fate with her two friends. It all came down to Emily, as Serena was generally relaxed. Emily appeared to be very distressed. She was frozen in place, her face flushed, with tears in her eyes looking upwards towards the ceiling with her head nodding back and forth. Andy was shocked at what came next. Emily rushed towards her and Serena prepared herself to grab her girlfriend assuming her anger was brewing. Andy awaited the attack, hopefully up close but only verbal, but instead was met with a hug. The normally emotionless Brit was actually hugging her. She hardly had time to respond physically before Emily withdrew moments later. Andy remained silent.

"Be careful Andrea. I hope you know what you are doing. That woman deserves the best so you had better rise to the occasion. Fortunately, you have been known to do that. I need a drink. Serena?"

With that Emily went to leave and Serena and Andy were left behind.

"Serena, I'm sorry that I couldn't say anything but you can imagine why." Serena smiled at her friend, and put an arm around her neck as they walked out of the bedroom together behind Emily. "Here I was thinking you were an innocent girl from the middle of the country Andy. Bravo Cherie," and with that the two women walked out laughing.

"Where have you guys been?" Doug asked as Serena and Andy made their way back. "I saw Miranda leave a few minutes ago Andy so you can let your hair down and we can party now." At this Andy smiled and Serena chuckled. "Dougie I think it's going to be an early night for me. Do you want to stay or should we share a cab home?" Doug looked disappointed as he was ready for a real party night. Just then Andy received a text.

"Roy is on his way back for you. I can't wait any longer . -M"

Andy could hardly keep a straight face while she read the words from an eager Miranda. Somehow the pull between them was only getting stronger. Her fingers typed a reply.

"Dealing with the aftermath, and saying goodbye's. Home soon. Luv, A"

Turning her attention back to her friend Andy prepared for her exit. "Dougie, I'm off. Please stay and find yourself a nice hot date. Tomorrow's Saturday though. Will you maybe join me for lunch? I'll name the time and place tomorrow okay? " Andy kissed her friend's cheek and made her way to find Nigel, briefly stopping to remind Emily and Serena that there was always an enemy within earshot. Emily could only respond with an "obviously Andrea," while Serena hugged Andy and wished her a good evening with a knowing smile.

Hours later Miranda lay her head on Andrea's warm chest, naked arms and legs entangled with one another under a duvet that had recently been snatched off of the floor where it had landed. Andy stroked Miranda's back, and occasionally reaching down to kiss the head of white hair beneath her.

"I'm not ashamed Andrea. I love you more than is healthy, and while the timing is not right I am ready to admit it." Miranda spoke and it was the first mention of the incident of the night. When Andy had arrived home the girls were already asleep and she was quickly dragged into the shower and then the bed with no time for discussion.

Andy sighed at the relief of the declaration. She squeezed her lover into her body and the next deep breath brought tears to her eyes. She forced herself to remain silent as it was rare that Miranda declared herself.

"It is time though that you move on. Professionally, the thought of losing you is distressing. I have never experienced the competency you have brought to my office. Your ability to fulfill my every want, need, and wish is unmatched. It allows me to thrive at my work. But it's holding you back. I'm holding you back. And it's holding us back. I can't have that anymore."

Miranda felt Andrea tense beneath her, and the voice that followed was filled with panic. "Miranda, I get that but this week even with me being in the office I have barely seen you. Your schedule is booked around the clock, and if suddenly we're not working together then how are you possibly going to have time for me. I know that it's not ideal but right now it's the best situation we can have and if suddenly," Andrea was halted by Miranda's lips upon her mouth. After a long slow kiss Miranda eyed Andy and dared her to speak again. Andy knew the look and forced herself to wait patiently.

"Move in with me." It was an order, but within the eyes of her lover Andy saw the insecurity and the fear. It was more the look than the words that made her eyes leak. With both arms she tugged Miranda against her chest and with a thud Miranda landed and relaxed as she heard "yes" muttered against her ear over and again. Andy then proceeded to demonstrate her love by flipping Miranda over once again and going for another round of each other to celebrate.